used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
couldn't
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From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
in a gradual manner
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
hadn't
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From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
humbugging
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From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
Peterkin
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From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
on the contrary
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I suppose I really was tired.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
in the near future
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
not in physical motion
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I really was tired.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I suppose I really was tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading AN INVITATION I SLEPT on rather later than usual next morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading I took care not to open my eyes for a good bit, but I couldn't carry on humbugging that I was still asleep for very long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose I really was tired.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Something made me open my eyes, and as soon as I did so I knew what it was.
at the time that
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And when I began to awake, and gradually remembered all that had happened the night before, I heartily wished I hadn't promised Peterkin to snort at all.
